Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHayholme moated site

Hayholme moated site

England
List entry 1008043
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hayholme moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a moated enclosure, a defensive feature characteristic of medieval settlement and land management that was particularly common in England during the 12th to 16th centuries. The moat, which would have surrounded a residential or administrative structure, represents a form of aristocratic or gentry habitation typical of the medieval period. Such moated sites served both practical defensive purposes and as visible markers of status and territorial control within the medieval landscape.

Hayholme moated site is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008043. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hayholme moated site?

Hayholme moated site is a medieval earthwork monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008043.

Who is responsible for protecting Hayholme moated site?

Hayholme moated site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008043.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hayholme moated site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Market cross (2.7 km), Barf Hill moated site (4.6 km), Eske medieval settlement and field system, west and south of Eske Manor (5 km).

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